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27 May 2025
CARBIOS Secures Biorecycled PET Contracts with L'ORÉAL and L'Occitane
CARBIOS signs multi-year contracts for biorecycled PET, confirming market demand for high-quality, recycled materials to meet circularity and quality goals.
26 May 2025
Borealis Invests EUR 100M in New HMS PP Line in Germany
The new line will triple HMS PP capacity, supporting recyclable solutions in consumer, automotive, and construction sectors, enhancing sustainability and performance.
25 May 2025
EBRD Backs Evertis' Sustainable Plastic Expansion in Lithuania
EBRD lends €25M for a PET film facility in Lithuania, boosting recycled content, reducing waste and emissions, and creating jobs, aligning with EU Green Deal goals.
22 May 2025
Essar Energy Transition Completes US$130mn Turnaround, Plans US$350mn Annual Improvements at Stanlow Refinery
Turnaround boosts throughput by 8%. New hydrogen-ready furnace installed. Business plan targets US$350mn in improvements. Debt reduction of US$600mn planned for decarbonisation investments.
22 May 2025
Aramco Launches First Renewable Energy Storage for Gas Operations
A new Iron-Vanadium flow battery supports gas operations, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions, with a 25-year lifespan and adaptability to extreme climates.
22 May 2025
AkzoNobel to Close Sites in Netherlands and Belgium
The closures are part of a strategy to streamline operations, focus on larger sites, reduce costs, and boost growth. Employee consultations are ongoing.
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21 May 2025
WACKER commissions specialty-silicone plants at Zhangjiagang, China
New complex raises local supply capacity for silicone fluids, emulsions and elastomer gels; production to ramp up over the coming months.
19 May 2025
Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner for CO₂ Capture and Waste Heat Utilization
Agreements signed to use flue gases for e-methane and waste heat for district heating, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. Facility construction starts 2026, operations by 2029.
19 May 2025
Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner for CO₂ Capture and Waste Heat Utilization
Agreements signed to use flue gases for e-methane and waste heat for district heating, supporting carbon neutrality and sustainable energy in Kerava. Facility construction starts 2026.
16 May 2025
ARLANXEO and TSRC Open New NBR Plant in Nantong
The new plant boosts NBR production to 40,000 tons annually, enhancing supply chain and meeting China's market demand with improved environmental standards.
14 May 2025
WuXi Biologics Sells Leverkusen Plant to Terumo
The Leverkusen plant sale aligns with WuXi's strategy to focus on large-scale DP manufacturing in Singapore, enhancing global client solutions and optimizing asset returns. Completion expected in 2025.
14 May 2025
INEOS and Royal Wagenborg Unveil First European Offshore CO2 Carrier
Carbon Destroyer 1, part of Project Greensand, is Europe's first offshore CO2 carrier, linking emitters to storage in the North Sea, operational by 2025-2026.
14 May 2025
Aramco Signs 34 MoUs with US Firms
Aramco's $90B MoUs target LNG, chemicals, AI, and more, enhancing shareholder value and fostering innovation with US partners.
13 May 2025
Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024
Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.
13 May 2025
Lignin Industries Secures €3.9mn for Commercial Expansion
The funding supports scaling of Renol®, a bio-based thermoplastic, with partnerships in electronics, home goods, and construction, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics.
12 May 2025
Univation Technologies Unveils 800,000 Tonne/Year UNIPOL™ PE Process Capacity
The new design boosts production capacity, offers product flexibility, and enhances cost efficiency for polyethylene producers.
12 May 2025
Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies
Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
9 May 2025
BASF Launches Renewable Ammonia Production in Central Europe
Two new renewable ammonia grades reduce natural gas use, cut carbon footprint, and meet rising demand for low-carbon products, supporting climate neutrality goals.
8 May 2025
DOMO Chemicals Boosts Mumbai Compounding Capacity
Expanding in India, DOMO enhances R&D and supply chain for faster delivery and innovation, focusing on sustainable, high-performance materials for e-mobility and electronics.
7 May 2025
VIDA bioenergy scales RNG and biogas across Europe
New VTTI subsidiary launched Jan 2025 to scale biomethane, liquid CO₂ and organic fertilisers; Wormslade due mid‑2026; projects in UK, Netherlands and Poland.
7 May 2025
Ørsted Halts Current Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Project
Rising costs and risks lead to project halt; future options under review. Expected financial impact: DKK 3.5-4.5 billion in 2025. EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
7 May 2025
Marubeni and ExxonMobil Sign Low-Carbon Ammonia Agreement
The deal secures 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually for Japan, supporting decarbonization goals and aiming to establish a global low-carbon ammonia market by 2030.
6 May 2025
SunGas: Beaver Lake green methanol project enters FEED
Project moves into FEED with engineering firms and technology licensors selected; >$2bn investment, >500,000 t/yr green methanol capacity and construction targeted for mid‑/second‑half 2026.
5 May 2025
Greensand and INEOS Begin CO₂ Terminal Construction at Port Esbjerg
Construction starts on Denmark's first CO₂ storage terminal, aiming to establish a CCS hub in the EU, with completion expected by autumn.
5 May 2025
MSSA Expands Sodium Methylate Production in France
Production capacity doubles to 40,000 tonnes by 2026, using mercury-free processes. Expansion aligns with EU regulations and supports biodiesel, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
1 May 2025
INEOS to Launch First European Offshore CO₂ Carrier on May 14
Europe's first offshore CO₂ carrier, built in the Netherlands, will transport CO₂ for storage in the Danish North Sea, advancing EU's carbon capture and storage efforts.
1 May 2025
Dreexo Energy to Build Circular Economy Plant in Cádiz
The plant will convert non-edible fats and oils into chemicals, creating jobs and minimizing waste, supporting sustainable industry in Andalucía.
30 April 2025
INEOS and Covestro Sign 8-Year LNG Supply Deal to Boost European Industry
The agreement ensures long-term energy security for European operations, supporting industrial resilience and addressing energy transition challenges.
30 April 2025
Hydrogen-Ready Furnace Powers EET Fuels' Stanlow Site
HyNet CO2 project begins, boosting Stanlow's role as a key energy transition hub, enabling significant CO2 reduction and supporting regional industry growth.
30 April 2025
OMV Launches Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
The 10 MW plant produces 1,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 15,000 tons of CO2. It supports sustainable fuel production and aligns with EU climate goals.
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